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In the UK we have rugby, a similar sport without all the armour. While there is a problem with concussions[1], it's nowhere near the scale of American Handball
by mattmanser 9y ago
In the UK we have rugby, a similar sport without all the armour.
While there is a problem with concussions[1], it's nowhere near the scale of American Handball.
[1]https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn25182-rugby-players-warned-of-long-term-brain-injury-risks/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn25182-rugby-players-w...
- Y_Y 9y agoI think you know that rugby is played and known worldwide (even in the US), and that football refers to the fact that the players are on foot and in fact rugby, soccer and American football all share a common ancestor.
- forapurpose 9y ago> football refers to the fact that the players are on foot Really? As opposed to what? Polo? Quidditch? Beer pong?